Taylor County, Iowa

Total Population: 5,901

County Seat: Bedford

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Median Home Value

$109,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,279

Across all households

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Two or More Races2.1%
Other Race0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

22.6%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.9%

No Health Insurance

5.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,279

Mean Household Income

$83,448

Per Capita Income

$35,070

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$109,700

Median Rent

$707/mo

Total Housing Units

2,890

Owner-Occupied

77.7%

Renter-Occupied

22.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Married Couple Households

52.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

84.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19173.